Women’s contributions during the American Civil War were substantial. Thousands on both sides served as nurses, while others manufactured ammunition. Some even took up arms in the battle between North [...]
On March 27, Historic Congressional Cemetery invites the public to join us in a remembrance and wreath laying ceremony at the Arsenal Monument, honoring the Irish immigrant women who lost [...]
Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals | Private & community events | Federal [...]
We welcome you to join us at one of our monthly Death Cafes at Historic Congressional Cemetery. As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death, [...]
Historic Congressional Cemetery is pleased to host a unique comedy program this spring. An Evening with the Residents, a nod to the affectionate nickname for those permanently interred at the [...]
Purchase Tickets Here! Join us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present [...]
Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals | Private & community events | Federal [...]
Purchase Tickets Here! Join us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present [...]
We welcome you to join us at one of our monthly Death Cafes at Historic Congressional Cemetery. As an active burial ground, Historic Congressional Cemetery is well acquainted with death, [...]
Purchase Tickets Here! Join us for a guided introductory tour of Congressional Cemetery! Over 67,000 people are interred at Congressional Cemetery, ranging from 1807 all the way until the present [...]
Congressional Cemetery is closed to all dogs each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family grave site visits as well as during: Funerals | Private & community events | Federal [...]
Additional Information: Registration: Registration opens on February 6! Start Time: The 5K begins at 9:00 AM inside the cemetery. Registration begins at 7:30 AM in the Chapel. Pre Race [...]
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